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HANOI, 12 September 2024 - At least 27 children from one village in Vietnam have lost their lives in a flash flood triggered by a massive storm that killed nearly 200 people and damaged or destroyed more than 188,000 homes.

"I love children deeply and have many ideas for them, but resources are limited," shared Ms. Diem, Vice Chairperson of Tan Thong Hoi commune, Ho Chi Minh City. Tan Thong Hoi, with over 50,000 people, is a populous commune in Cu Chi district, home to many migrant families whose children often lack access to educational, social and protection services. “It’s really sad, there is even a 15-year-old who is illiterate,” Ms. Diem said. 

In Vietnam, approximately 1.3 million children – accounting for nearly 5% of the total child population in the country - have a disability, according to Ministry of Labour - Invalids and Social Affairs (2023). Children with disabilities (CwD) face a wide range of challenges which hinder their ability to access quality education, participate in social activities, receive adequate healthcare, and achieve their full potential to excel in life.

Xôi mặn, sữa đậu nành, cà phê... chiếc xe bán hàng của chị Tuyết, ngụ tại quận Gò Vấp chở trên mình không chỉ những món đồ ăn sáng, mà còn là cả gánh mưu sinh của ba mẹ con.